The goal is to evaluate different tank mixtures that could do the same job as glyphosate and delay herbicide resistance
WINNIPEG — Fifty-nine weed species around the world have developed some resistance to glyphosate, according to data from the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds. Countries and regions including Mexico and the European Union have come close to banning its use, based on perceptions or misperceptions of its safety and the risk to human health. […] Read moreTag Archives glyphosate resistance
Gene editing promises to open floodgates for canola traits
Company uses the technology to develop new varieties that will target pod shatter, sclerotinia and herbicide resistance
SASKATOON — Canola growers can expect a bunch of new seed traits to hit the market in coming years as gene-editing technology takes off, says an industry official. Cibus is one company doing a lot of work on that front and is expected to commercialize three new traits in Canada before the end of this […] Read more
Glyphosate resistant fears become reality
Glyphosate resistant wild oats have been found in Australia, which may not bode well for Canadian growers. “Glyphosate resistance in wild oat would be a huge issue for agriculture in Western Canada,” said Charles Geddes, a research scientist with Agriculture Canada. “Most farmers are currently dealing with herbicide resistant wild oat as it is; adding […] Read more
Glyphosate resistant weed suspected in Man.
Manitoba may have another glyphosate-resistant weed. Last year, a grower in eastern Manitoba discovered a specimen of giant ragweed that seemed to have immunity to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup. The giant ragweed, found in a field of soybeans, is now being tested in a lab. “It will take several months before the results […] Read more
More kochia resistant to glyphosate in Man.
CARMAN, Man. — Manitoba has more cases of glyphosate resistant kochia, but the details won’t be made public until later this year. Agriculture Canada and Manitoba government experts confirmed in 2014 that two locations had kochia with resistance to glyphosate in the province’s Red River Valley. Jeanette Gaultier, Manitoba Agriculture weed specialist, said a number […] Read more
Growers urged to take up kochia fight
A reminder to watch for glyphosate resistant kochia was issued last week to southern Alberta farmers. Resistant weeds were found last fall near Warner, Alta., and Agriculture Canada researchers Bob Blackshaw and Hugh Beckie have trials underway to assess the ability of 24 tank mixes at various rates to kill the troublesome weed. Those at […] Read more
